PowerBook, iBook, MacBook, and other portable computing is covered
in The 'Book Review. iPod, iPhone,
and Apple TV news is covered in The iNews
Review.
All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
News & Opinion
Products
Software
News & Opinion
New Life for Old Macs
Macworld's
James Dempsey says:
"So let's say you're among the multitude who have bought that shiny
new iMac or Mac Pro in recent
months. Now what do you with that old G4 or G5 Mac? You could donate,
recycle, or sell it, of course, though that last option is unlikely to
fetch you a tidy sum in return.
"But instead of retiring that old Mac, why not try to squeeze a few
more years of service out of it? Macworld has covered this subject
before - here are links to the 2007
and 2005
collections of new tricks for old Macs - but I've put together a list
of things that creative professional can do with their old machines. In
some cases, you'll have to spend some extra money for a new display,
and you'll have to make room somewhere in the home or office for your
extra Mac. But in my opinion, it's worth the effort or few extra
bucks."
Link: New Life
for Old Macs
Four of Five Business Currently Have Macs on Their
Networks
Yankee Group
Analyst Laura DiDio says:
"Don't look now but Apple Mac hardware and the accompanying OS X
10.x operating system software are gaining significant momentum among
corporate users.
"A new, independent Yankee Group web-based survey of 750 global IT
administrators and C-level executives found that nearly four out of
five businesses - approximately 80% - have Macs and the OS X operating
system installed in their networks. And although the Apple Mac hardware
and OS X operating systems still represent a small niche, adoption and
acceptance of Mac hardware and operating system software are growing at
a steady and sustained pace not seen since the late 1980s."
Link: Apple Bites
Back with Increased Corporate Presence and Virtualization
5 Top Reasons to Switch to the Mac
Web
Worker Daily's Samuel Dean says:
"Although the types of tech writing that I do require me to spend
the majority of my time on Windows PCs (and some on Linux systems), I
also use a MacBook, and have accumulated a list of Windows-vs.-Mac
gripes over the years. I know that a lot of readers of this blog use
Macs, but quite a few use Windows machines, too. If you're considering
switching to the Mac - and more people are than ever - here is my top
five list of advantages the Mac offers.
- An actual file system....
- Much better video and graphics....
- Cooler looking machines....
- True plug-and-play....
- More reliability....
"Mac users, what would you add to this list?"
Link:
Why Switch to the Mac? Five Top Reasons
How to Switch to a Mac: Expectations and
Mindset
Switch
to a Mac says:
"Potential switchers need to realize that Mac OS X although similar
in some respects to Windows, works differently. At the most basic level
Mac OS X and Windows are similar in that they offer users a graphical
user interface (GUI), point and click with a mouse, folders, windows,
applications/programs to perform essential tasks, and the ability to
connect to peripherals.
"Mac OS X is different
"At an operational level however, Mac OS X is very different from
its Windows counterpart. Not only does it look different but it also
operates and is architected differently. These key operational
differences directly filter down to how the two operating systems
interact with the user. Many first time Mac users complain that it
feels foreign and unnatural because they don't know how to accomplish
tasks, or use an application. This is simply a byproduct of having used
Windows for so many years. New Mac users will have to go through a
learning curve, there's no way around this fact."
Link:
How to Switch Part Ten: Expectations and Mindset
Switching to the Mac: Problems and Solutions
Blogger Shuman
Ghosemajumder says:
"After more than 20 years of being a PC user (including all versions
of Windows and MS-DOS before that), I switched over to a MacBook Pro
last October. It was not an easy adjustment, and I seriously considered
going back to my ThinkPad. Fortunately, I made it past that stage, love
it now, and can't imagine ever using Windows (which needed to meditate
for two minutes before even turning off) as my primary operating system
again. Nonetheless, the first few weeks were rough, and the switch
pretty much killed my productivity during that time.
"Here are some of the software and operating system challenges I
experienced, as well as how they were resolved. Hopefully some of this
might be helpful to those who have recently made the switch or are
considering it."
Link: Switching
to the Mac: Problems and Solutions
Time-saving Tips for OS X 10.5
Computerworld's Ryan Faas has posted more than 20 suggestions
for getting things done faster with Leopard:
"Whether you're writing a report, editing home movies and posting
them to YouTube, or managing complex spreadsheets, you want to do it as
quickly and easily as possible. But because we all develop our own
habits for using a computer - maybe somebody showed us how to do things
a certain way or we've figured them out on our own through trial and
error - we don't always work in the most efficient or organized
manner.
"This is especially true when we're new to an operating system. And
for new Mac users and longtimers alike, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is filled
with new ways of getting things done. That's where these tips come in.
They're all about learning to make better and more productive of use of
what's already there.
"Keep your workspace organized with Spaces
"One of the biggest computing productivity killers is having to
pause to search through different windows and applications to find the
one piece of data or button that you need. Keeping everything as
organized and uncluttered as possible - and knowing how to navigate
through applications and documents quickly - can cut out much of this
frustration and downtime.
"Enter Spaces, a feature introduced with Leopard that lets you
create up to 16 virtual desktops. Each Space acts a discrete desktop,
only displaying the windows that you open while in that Space or drag
into the Space later (though every Space will display the Dock, menu
bar and any desktop icons you have)."
Link:
Make Leopard Leap: Time-saving Tips for OS X 10.5
Apple Looks to Nvidia - Superior GPU Needed for OS
X 10.6
The Inquirer's
Dean Pullen reports:
"After previous rumours of Apple including different, and possibly
proprietary, chipsets in its next round of MacBooks, comes additional
speculation regarding the future internals of Apple hardware.
"A report on PC Perspective has identified that Nvidia's chipsets
may be the perfect fit for Apple's new range of laptops, expected in
September....
"Nvidia is to produce a a chipset compatible with the platform, that
incorporates much superior graphics - ideal for the alleged native GPU
support of OS X 10.6 - on only one chip. Intel provides two...."
Link:
Apple Looks to Nvidia for Chipset Support - Superior GPU Needed for OS
X 10.6
5th Annual Great Mac Mod Challenge
PR:
MacMod announces the beginning of the
5th annual "Great MacMod Challenge" sponsored by iFixit. MacMod is home to Apple Macintosh
computer users who modify their computer and software, in sometimes
extreme cases. The Great MacMod Challenge 2008 is the fifth of the
annual event where computer "modders" submit their creations for a
review by a panel of judges for over $2,000 worth of prizes.
Each contestant is allowed to submit up to three mods and will be
judged by a panel of influential Mac community members on the level of
difficulty, creativity, integration, and functionality. The first
thirty contestants will receive a gift set valued at over $90,
including the Booq Venom Pulse bag, Speck See-Thru MacBook cover, and
an iFixit multipurpose tool.
All contestants get a commemorative Great MacMod Challenge 2008
T-shirt. The top three mods will be in the running for a great set of
prize packages sponsored by iFixit, Griffin Technology, and Hosting
Outfitters.
Grand Prize - "The Mechanical Modder", sponsored by iFixit.com
- Mac Mod of the Year title
- Macintosh component upgrades
- Computer upgrade and repair tools
- MSRP $1,000
1st Runner Up: "The Musical Modder", sponsored by Griffin
Technology
- All the essentials for your iPod from Griffin Technology.
- MSRP $500
2nd Runner Up: "The Mobile Modder", sponsored by
HostingOutfitters.com
- 3G iPhone
- $50 iTunes Gift Card
- MSRP $250
All entrees must be based around a Macintosh or Apple product. All
submissions must be emailed to modguide@macmod.com by August 31st,
2008 11:59:59 p.m. EST. Entrees can be submitted in one or more of the
following categories:
- Internal Mods
- External Mods
- Lighting Mods
- Peripheral Mods
- Software Mods
- Misc. Mods
Winners will announced in September at MacMod and all entrees will
be on display at the Great MacMod Challenge 2008 photo gallery at
MacMod.
MacMod is a community dedicated to providing Apple users with the
resources they need to personalize, customize and modify their Apple
products. The site, launched in 2004, features detailed mod guides,
product reviews, forums and news feeds. It is also the home to the
annual "Great MacMod Challenge" where contestants from around the world
compete for the "Mac Mod of the Year" award.
iFixit's goal is to empower people to do repairs themselves by
giving them the knowledge, tools, and parts to do so. iFixit is the
Mac+iPod do-it-yourself company. iFixit launched in 2003 and instantly
became the leader in the Mac laptop part industry, and introduced iPod
parts in 2006. iFixit is dedicated to helping people everywhere keep
their Macs and iPods running longer. So far, iFixit has helped over
30,000 people repair their computers and iPods. For more information,
visit their website or call 1-866-61-FIXIT.
Link: 5th
Annual 2008 Great Mac Mod Challenge
Editor's note: It would be great if a Low End Mac reader were to win
by modding an older Mac. Previous challenge winners:
Products
Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard for Mac
PR: Logitech has announced the perfect keyboard to complement
your Mac computer. The Logitech diNovo Edge, Mac Edition, is the newest
addition to Logitech's line of award-winning diNovo keyboards and the
first diNovo keyboard specially designed for the Mac.
"We're truly delighted to offer discerning Mac enthusiasts our
highest quality in keyboard design and performance," said Denis
Pavillard, vice president of product marketing for Logitech's keyboards
and desktops. "From the piano-black finish to its built-in TouchDisc
touch pad that allows you to scroll and navigate from your keyboard,
and includes hyperfast scrolling so you can fly though long documents
and Web pages. , the diNovo Edge can make it a pleasure for you to
type, control music or launch your favorite applications."
Since
the introduction of the original diNovo Media Desktop in 2004,
Logitech's diNovo line of distinctive keyboards has garnered many
awards in response to its blend of design and performance. The newest
diNovo keyboard laser cut from a single piece of Plexiglas and set in a
brushed aluminum frame, is exceptionally thin (1Ú2 inch or 11.05
mm) with a high-gloss, semi-translucent Plexiglas frame, sharp angles
and soft-orange backlighting. The aluminum palm rest with
anodized-silver finish looks good with any Mac computer, including the
iMac and the MacBook Pro.
In
addition to its design, the diNovo Edge, Mac Edition features optimized
Mac keys for one-touch access to Mail, Safari and iTunes , as well as
many other Mac-specific applications. The new Logitech keyboard even
offers a Power button that turns your Mac computer on and off, while
the TouchDisc allows you to scroll and navigate from your keyboard.
Moving a finger up and down or across the disc moves the cursor on the
computer screen, and moving the finger in a circular motion around the
perimeter of the TouchDisc enables you to scroll horizontally and
vertically through documents. (Logitech Control Center software
installation is required for some features.)
For a
typing experience that's comfortable, fluid and silent, the new
Logitech keyboard features the Logitech PerfectStroke key system.
PerfectStroke is designed to create longer key travel - 3.2 mm compared
to 2.2 mm - than that of typical notebook keyboards, which means that
the distance your fingers have to travel to activate a key is optimized
for your comfort. And because micro-scissors distribute force evenly
across key surfaces, even if you strike the edge of a key, the key
stroke still feels the same.
An included charging base eliminates the hassle of changing
batteries, with a four-hour charge giving you up to one month of
battery life. A 10-minute power charge provides one day of use.
So you can get started right away, the new Logitech keyboard
connects directly to a Mac computer through Bluetooth wireless
technology, providing a range of up to 30 feet.
The Logitech diNovo Edge, Mac Edition cordless keyboard is expected
to be available in the US beginning this month. The suggested retail
price in the US is $159.99.
Link:
Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard, Mac Edition
miniStack v2.5 FireWire 400/USB 2.0 Powered Hub
Storage Solution
PR: Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech), developer of PC,
Macintosh, iPod, and iPhone performance upgrades and accessories, has
announced the new miniStack v2.5 FireWire 400/USB 2.0 powered hub
storage solution, a new addition to the award-winning NewerTech
miniStack line of small footprint, high performance Plug & Play
external powered hub storage solutions.
NewerTech miniStack v2.5 is ideal for data intensive uses, such as
Audio/Video editing, digital photography, MP3 music libraries, and
high-speed back-up. Built for performance, it employs the latest
generation Oxford 934 bridge chipset; a 7200 rpm Serial ATA (SATA)
drive; up to 1.0 TB of storage capacity; and up to 32 MB of disk cache
to quickly store and retrieve up to 1 million JPEG photos, 350,000 MP3
songs, or 500 DVD quality movies.
Centralized Desktop Hub Works with Macs and PCs to Connect All
Devices
miniStack v2.5 functions as a centralized desktop hub for connecting
multiple digital devices, such as scanners, printers, memory card
readers, digital cameras, and iPods, simultaneously and
clutter-free.
It features a unique ergonomic rear and side port configuration of
three FireWire 400 (one uplink and two additional) and four USB 2.0
(one uplink and three additional) ports. With its interface flexibility
and compact design, miniStack v2.5 is the ideal portable external hard
drive storage solution to move among multiple Macintosh computers and
laptops and virtually any Windows or Linux -based computer with a USB
or FireWire port. The easy-to-use miniStack v2.5 is also perfect for
booting your OS on any system with FireWire 400 or USB 2.0
boot-support.
In addition, Mac users can add miniStack v2.5 to an Airport Extreme
wireless network via USB to wirelessly share files, perform Time
Machine backups, and share other devices, like printers. Plus,
miniStack v2.5 is A/V rated for high-performance home entertainment
systems and sharing content with Apple TV .
miniStack v2.5 Features:
- Up to 1.0 TB (1,000 GB) of bootable Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive
capacity
- Up to 32 MB of data cache
- Oxford 934 bridge chipset
- Compact, 6.5"x 6.5" x 1.5" size
- Three FireWire 400 ports, two rear/one side (one uplink, two
additional)
- Four USB 2.0/1.1 ports, three rear/one side (one uplink, three
additional)
- External Auto Switching 100~240v 50/60 Hz 3 amp UL listed power
adapter
- Auto-Power on/off automatically with computer
- Intelligent thermal monitoring for minimal fan power consumption
and whisper quiet operation
- Fully bootable via FireWire or USB with OS boot support
- Interface connecting cables included
- Kensington security slot
- Includes ProSoft Engineering Data Backup 3, NovaStor NovaBACKUP ,
and Intech SpeedTools Utilities software (a $200 retail value)
miniStack v2.5 is available immediately in seven preconfigured
models priced starting at $104.99 from NewerTech's exclusive
distributor, Other World Computing, at www.macsales.com , as well as
through the retail channel.
miniStack v2.5 Pricing:
- 80 GB capacity, 8 MB cache for $104.99
- 160 GB capacity, 8 MB cache for $112.99
- 250 GB capacity, 8 MB cache for $127.99
- 320 GB capacity, 16 MB cache for $137.99
- 500 GB capacity, 16 MB cache for $149.99
- 750 GB capacity, 32 MB cache for $199.99
- 1.0 TB capacity, 32 MB cache for $279.99
- 0 GB Enclosure Kit for $79.99
- 0 GB Enclosure Kit with Software bundle for $89.99
Editor's note: The miniStack has been our favorite 3.5" drive
enclosure since the original version shipped. See our review of the
miniStack v2, NewerTech miniStack:
A Great Drive Even if You Don't Own a Mac mini, to understand why.
dk
Link: miniStack
v2.5
Software
VMware Fusion 2 Beta 2 Now Available
PR: The VMware Fusion team announces VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta
2.
This latest public beta, a free download, builds on VMware Fusion
2.0 Beta 1, adding the Unity 2.0 suite of Mac-Windows integration
features, new ways to protect and manage your virtual machines with
multiple snapshots, and a garage full of power tools for technical
professionals.
And as previously announced, VMware Fusion 2.0 will be a free
downloadable upgrade for all VMware Fusion 1.x customers.
Key Features of VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 2
As with Beta 1, VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 2 brings dozens of new
features and improvements to the most seamless way to run Windows on
your Mac.
Beta 2 takes to the next level the Mac-Windows integration first
pioneered in VMware Fusion 1.0.
New in Beta 2, share applications between Windows and Mac. Launch
Mac files with Windows applications, and even set web, email, and other
links to launch in either your Mac or Windows browser and email
clients.
Use VMware Fusion's Mirrored Folders to seamlessly map the contents
of your Mac's Desktop, Documents, Music, and Pictures folders to show
up in your Windows Desktop, My Documents, My Music, and My Pictures
folders.
Even map your Mac keyboard to send custom keystroke combinations
into your virtual machine. Learn more about Unity 2.0
Windows is even Safer on the Mac
Building on VMware Fusion 1.x's ability to take a single virtual
machine snapshot, VMware Fusion 2 provides ever better ways to manage
and control Windows on your Mac. New in Beta 2, take and manage
multiple snapshots for each of your virtual machines, keeping
checkpoints before you install new software to protect against
potential issues.
And extending multiple snapshots, VMware Fusion 2 offers an
industry-first: AutoProtect, automatic, timed snapshots at half-hourly,
hourly, or daily intervals.
You never know when disaster may strike - AutoProtect keeps you
covered. Learn more about safety features
Easier and Easier
Beta 2 also adds more usability and "Mac-friendly" features, like
CPU utilization reductions, Mac OS X Leopard Quick Look integration,
Apple Help integration, and better activity monitors in the status bar.
Learn more about usability improvements
Video Star
DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 2 3D acceleration gets more refined in Beta
2, meaning bigger and badder Windows games will run on a Mac, with no
rebooting.
And High Definition video now runs at near native speed, and with
less CPU impact on the Mac, opening up the world of Windows-only HD
media. Read more about video improvements
Power Tools for Tech Pros
VMware Fusion 2 really starts to show its datacenter and enterprise
heritage with the addition of a slew of power user tools.
Multiple Snapshots and the addition of Mac OS X Leopard Server
virtual machines, make VMware Fusion a Mac IT pro's best friend. Also
new in Beta 2, better Linux support, including support for Ubuntu Hardy
Heron and Linux Unity view.
Server Grade Power: With the addition of Mac OS X Leopard Server,
VMware Fusion 2 now boasts support for all major server OSes, both 32
and 64-bit. Also new in Beta 2, add up to four virtual CPUs to your
virtual machines and control virtual machines from the Command Line
using VMrun.
Let your Mac Pro and Xserve out to run by loading up with
server-grade virtual machines on VMware Fusion 2. Read more about power
features
Go Get the Beta!
We encourage anyone interested in the latest and greatest to check
out the the Beta 2 welcome page, watch the demo videos, and go grab the
bits.
Please note: Beta software can be prone to instability and bugs.
Don't run Beta software in a mission-critical environment.
The current production version of Fusion was last updated in late
May, when VMware fixed several bugs and removed an earlier workaround
no longer necessary after Apple updated Mac OS X to 10.5.3.
$79.99 for a single license
Link: VMware
Fusion 2 Beta 2
Free Ukelele Mac OS X Keyboard Layout Editor
PR: Ukelele is a Unicode keyboard layout editor for Mac OS X
versions 10.2 and later.
Beginning with version 10.2 (Jaguar), Mac OS X supports an XML-based
format for keyboard layouts (.keylayout files). These may be installed
by copying them to the Keyboard Layouts folder within /Library or
~/Library; then they are enabled via the Input tab of the International
module within System Preferences.
However, modifying keyboard layouts - let alone creating entirely
new keyboard layouts, such as for a new script - by directly editing
the XML text is tedious and error-prone.
Ukelele aims to simplify keyboard layout editing by providing a
graphical interface to .keylayout files, where the desired characters
can simply be dragged onto keys as needed. (The Character Palette,
available in the Input menu if it has been enabled in System
Preferences, is a great place to find the characters.)
In addition to simple assignment of single character codes to keys,
Ukelele can assign multiple-character strings and can create "dead
keys", where a keystroke sets a new state that modifies the output of
the following keystroke.
For more information about Mac OS X keyboard layouts, as well as
existing layouts available for download, see Input Resources. For some
types of layout, particularly with large numbers of dead-key sequences,
creating a layout with the text-based tool KeyLayoutMaker may be a
useful alternative.
Ukelele is written by John Brownie of SIL and is copyright
©2003-2008. This software is provided under SIL's standard
freeware license.
New in version 1.8:
We now remove unused actions when removing unused states, which
- improves the behaviour, removing more states.
- Fixed a bug which occasionally made Ukelele crash when editing the
terminator of a dead key state by double-clicking the dead key.
- Fixed a bug which caused a crash on quit after adding a new
modifier combination.
- Fixed a bug which caused a crash when a dead key state had no
terminator specified, usually when a keyboard layout has been edited
outside Ukelele.
- Updated the resources list to reflect a changed URL.
- Fixed a bug that caused a crash when you tried to open a file that
had illegal XML.
- Fixed a couple of places where strings were not properly encoded
for XML, leading to a possibility of getting a file which was not legal
XML, and therefore the system could not use the keyboard layout, and
Ukelele could not open it again.
- A malformed file could cause a crash on save. This is fixed.
- When you change the script code, a random keyboard ID in the
appropriate range is chosen. Also, new keyboards have a random keyboard
ID.
- Updated the manual to include information on the correct ranges of
IDs allowed for each of the different script types. Keyboard IDs may
have more influence than is implied by Apple's documentation, but this
is far from certain.
- Updated the help book a little to reflect changes in the program
and in terminology used in the manual.
- Updated the Unicode system keyboard layouts to have all the current
control keys having default output (they got missed in 1.8b6).
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.2 up
Link:
Ukelele
AOL Radio for Mac 2.0 Beta
PR: AOL Radio 2.0 powered by CBS Radio features over 200
stations spanning more than 25 genres of music plus 150+ CBS Radio
stations from across the US. The new AOL Radio 2.0 beta was built on
feedback from our users - the new interface is built for Apple Mac
OS X Leopard. Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4.x) users can use AOL Radio
web version.
System requirements:
- This application requires Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later. (If you have
10.5 or 10.5.1, please use the Apple Software Update to upgrade to
10.5.2 or higher)
Features in AOL Radio 2.0 beta 1:
- Currently supporting 10 presets with 5 available presets on the
player window. Right-click or Control-click to set one of the 5 presets
or you can go to the Controls menu item.
- Favorites & Local Channels panes will be available in a future
beta release.
Notes:
- AOL Radio 2.0 beta does not officially support narrowband
connections, but will deliver low bitrate streams to dialup
customers.
- Additional features will be released during the beta cycle. Please
review Beta 101 on AOL Beta Central for more information on becoming a
beta tester.
- Stay in touch with the AOL Mac Team by visiting the Mac@AOL Blog.
- You can find other great AOL Mac applications by visiting: http://mac.aol.com
Link: AOL Radio
Unlimited Secure File Transfers with
FilePhile
PR: FilePhile was created with a very specific goal: to solve
the person-to-person file transfer problem.
What is the person-to-person file transfer problem? Well, have you
ever wanted to send something large to a friend or colleague? First you
try e-mail, but it's too big. Then you try a web-based service, but
those cost too much, have size limits, use crummy browser-based HTTP
file upload, or... well... maybe what you're sending is something
confidential and you don't want to upload it to someone else's server.
So then, if you or the other party is tech-savvy, you mess around with
trying to forward ports, set up FTP servers, and so on. Finally you
either cobble something together or give up and mail the person a
disk.
That's the person-to-person file transfer problem.
FilePhile's goal is to solve it with a piece of software so easy to
use that anyone can use it and that uses the Internet the way it was
intended: transferring directly rather than through some third party.
You see, it's called the Internet for a reason. Every point should be
able to talk to every other point. You shouldn't have to upload your
file to some third party just to send it to another peer on the
network.
What makes solving this problem hard? The prevalence of firewalls
and network address translation. But we've worked hard (and will
continue to work hard) to incorporate into FilePhile advanced
networking techniques that get around that problem.
Part of solving the file transfer problem is solving it for
everyone. That's why FilePhile is written in Java: because Java makes
it easy to port FilePhile to dozens of OS versions and platforms.
Another part of solving the file transfer problem is solving it in a
way that preserves privacy. There is an increasing number of web-based
solutions for file transfer, but these involve uploading your private
data to some third party server where it can be read, indexed, and
data-mined by whomever runs the server (or breaks into it). We think
that giving someone a file should be as private and secure as handing
them something face to face.
Finally, solving the file transfer problem means not having size
limits. FilePhile has, for all practical purposes, none. You could
theoretically send terabytes (1 TB = 1000 GB) of data with it...
though this would take a very long time with most net connections. File
transfer sizes are limited only by your network connectivity, not by
FilePhile.
Step 1: Create an account. (It's free!)
Step 2: Download the FilePhile client for your operating system.
Step 3: Install the client and set your account info in the
preferences.
Step 4: Transfer unlimited files of unlimited size with professional
security, even when both parties are behind firewalls!
Features at a Glance
- Unlimited: Transfer unlimited numbers of files of unlimited size.
(Users have transferred tens of gigabytes!)
- Easy to Use: FilePhile is as easy to use as an instant messaging
client. It's like an instant messaging client for files. Just add
another FilePhile user to your buddy list and then drop a file or
directory onto their e-mail address. That's it.
- Direct: Files go directly from your computer to the recipients,
which is both faster and more secure. This is also why FilePhile can be
free, since it means that we don't have to actually handle file
data.
- Private and Secure: Absolutely private and secure, with
professional-grade end-to-end encryption! We can't even see what you're
transferring! Great for trade secrets, confidential presentations,
medical data (HIPAA), legal documents, or anything else that must
remain safe from prying eyes.
- Bullet Proof: Transfers just keep going and going, automatically
resuming when temporary problems occur. Just send a file and forget
about it! FilePhile recovers from crashes, reboots, sleep/wake, and
even changes in network location. You can start a transfer at home,
pack up your laptop, go somewhere else, and the transfer will resume
when your laptop comes back online!
- Cross-Platform: Got friends or coworkers who use Windows, Linux,
Macintosh, or even more obscure operating systems like FreeBSD? No
problem! FilePhile can run on almost anything!
- Absolutely Free: The basic client is absolutely free, and a
professional version with enterprise features is on the way. Free also
means no nefarious hidden "costs." We don't sell e-mail addresses to
junk mailers, bundle spyware with our product, or violate your
privacy.
Link: FilePhile
Desktop Mac
Deals
Low End Mac updates the following price trackers monthly:
For deals on current and discontinued 'Books, see our 13" MacBook and MacBook Pro,
MacBook Air, 13" MacBook Pro, 15" MacBook Pro, 17" MacBook Pro, 12" PowerBook G4, 15" PowerBook G4, 17" PowerBook G4, titanium PowerBook G4,
iBook G4, PowerBook G3, and iBook G3 deals.
We also track iPad,
iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle deals.
